1240 3rd Street, NE
Thanks to J. for sharing: “they’ve started working on a new nail salon between (more…)
Thanks to Amanda for sharing this beaut:
“Spotted in Forest Hills! We see/hear her occasionally and have taken to calling her Mildred the Fox (no idea is she’s actually a girl). But, she has been very territorial lately so thinking there might be some pups in the neighborhood!”
If you spot a hawk, any interesting wildlife or celebrity skateboarder Tony Hawk, and get a good photo please send in an email where you spotted them to [email protected]. Thanks! Hawks around Town is made possible by a generous grant from the Ben and Sylvia Gardner foundation.
Earlier this month a reader wondered about the “absence of landscape maintenance in public spaces around town?”
ANC Commissioner Miguel Trindade Deramo writes over the weekend:
“If you’re in #MeridianHill/#MalcolmXPark this holiday weekend & wondering “is the grass overgrown?” the answer is yes. It’s because @Interior & @NatlParkService are unable to manage contracts (e.g. with landscapers) due to staff & budget cuts. So much for “safe & beautiful DC.”
Stay tuned.
This article is sponsored by RLAH @properties.
Own a world-renowned architect’s masterpiece for under $4,500 a month: 332 N Street SW
- Charles Goodman mid-century treasure
- 3-level River Park townhouse
- Refinished hardwoods + smart Lutron lighting
- Private fenced patio off the main level
- Finished basement with terrazzo-look flooring
Other Notable Fresh Listings:
- The Most Expensive Home of the Week is a 6BR/5.5BA contemporary semi-detached residence in Georgetown—all for $17.75M.
- “Walk to RFK. Invest now for your future. Fabulous 2-bedroom, 1.5-bath Capitol Hill rowhome with classic character and smart modern improvements.”
- “Sitting on an extraordinary 10,479 square foot lot, nearly unheard of in the District, this property is zoned R-1B and offers both privacy and potential for a buyer looking for space, options, and long-term value.”
- Your REO/Bank-Owned Property of the Week is a “beautiful, fully renovated 2-unit with roof-top deck, one block off of H Street” and was “designed for and previously approved for condo conversion.”
photo by Jonathan Padget
Thanks to Jonathan for sharing the news with us from L’Enfant Plaza – Kokee Tea Coming!
Check out their menu here and stay tuned for an opening date.
Reach recognizes that literacy is the foundation of lifelong learning.
On May 7, 2026, we’re holding our annual Read to Rise event to celebrate the achievements of our teen tutors.
From MPD:
“On Friday, June 6, 2025, and Saturday, June 7, 2025, motorists should take into consideration the following parking restrictions and street closures associated with the World Pride Parade and Block Party: (more…)
To celebrate DC native Haili Blassingame’s debut novel, THEY ALL FALL IN LOVE AT THE END, Lost City Books is throwing a launch party themed around messy love stories. Haili, and a crew of writers she has assembled, will read excerpts from their work, but there will also be audience participation in the form of anonymously submitting messy dating stories. It’s going to be a night of laughter, of gasps, of books, of great company. Refreshments will be available. We can’t wait to see you there!
From our friends at Wonderland (11th and Kenyon St, NW):
“Don’t freak out!! But Sundress Fest is 2 days away!!!
Make sure to get your dresses asap because it’s going to be another time you won’t forget!!
Don’t forget, $25 donation at the door!! Benefiting DC Central Kitchen! Last year we raised $36k!! Let’s beat it this year!! (more…)
1300 block of H Street, NE
Goodness! There will definitely be lines.
“MAY 31 SPECIAL EDITION BAKE SALE: CHINATOWN
Taiwanese fried chicken biscuits, Hong Kong egg tarts, chocolate red bean sesame balls, lychee chiffon cake, Chinese almond cookies, and our favorite Chinatown bakery classics, Maketto style. See you on Saturday!” The menu: (more…)
photo by Fritz Myer
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you WILL come to the PoPville happy hour, you are not getting sleepy, see you there!!
Last month I asked folks to flood our friends at Moreland’s with love as they were enduring brutal construction outside. At that time someone suggested a PoPville happy hour and I say hell yes let’s do it!! So mark your calendars for next Thursday June 5th at Moreland’s Tavern (5501 14th Street, NW at Kennedy.) Meet us upstairs starting at 6:30pm and in a stroke of good luck, there will even be some live music by The New Saloon Revue starting at 8pm: (more…)
Thanks to Andrew for sharing this classic Porsche.
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In a city where everyone seems to be moving at a hundred miles an hour, finding a moment of calm can feel like a luxury. At Luxie Spa, tucked into the heart of Capitol Hill, that luxury is intentional.
Luxie Spa has become one of D.C.’s most talked-about destinations for those who want more than a routine beauty appointment. Combining high-end technique with a personalized touch — creates an experience that feels both indulgent and deeply restorative.